A change in the linebacker positioning for Dawson could lead to a spark and allow the Bengals to better utilize his talents.
The Bengals selected P.J. Dawson with the 99th pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, despite the fact that some projections had him being off the board as high as the late first round. A poor combine performance as well as questions about his character and work ethic caused him to drop to the Bengals in the third round. At that point, they pounced on a fantastic opportunity to pick up a linebacker who was known for his ability to bring down running backs quickly while also playing well at the second level.